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What do I do? - Shoplifters
I know two people who constantly shoplift. I think they're both 18 too. They've probably done so for a year and haven't gotten caught. One store did, but they let them go. They also steal from people, but I'm not sure what or how many times. They've stolen probably over $10,000 worth of stuff from tons of different places. Anyway, I have a chat log from one bragging to me that he stole, and I have a screenshot of another's bulletin telling people that he and his friends will get them things and sell it to them cheaper.
At first, I thought they'd get over it or get caught by themselves. However they HAVEN'T. So, what do I do? I want to get them in trouble, or get them help so they STOP. I find it highly annoying how they brag about stealing. Everytime, they're like "Like my new shoes? I 'bought' them. Haha." etc. So, what can I do? Btw, whatever I do I don't want them to know it was me. Can I tell the stores, or the police? Or what?
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k well.
i know how you feel
me and my friend are all 13/14 and we steal
we have been band for 1 year from about 15 stores
if ytou want them to stop dont tlak to them
go straight to the store or the police
becuase if you tell them to stop
and then you tell the policce
they will be suspicious
so go straihght to the police or store
and tell them waht has been going on.
if you dont want them to know then ask them if you can be anonomas
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You can submit a tip to police anonymously, yes. So absolutely, you're free to do the right thing & not have them know it was you. The police will protect your privacy if you ask.
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heyy wat i would do is tell the police because they would keep your name confidential have the evidence ready it would be helpfu;l if you also had a photo of them. you ccan also call the head office of the shops and just tell them abouyt these ppl maybe have a photo prepared and also show them the evidence and tell them you want this to stay confidential before you tell them but i think telling the police might be better
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Kudos on having the morals to disapprove of that kind of behavior.
If they're still living with their parents, you should tell them first. They have a right to know and try to do something about it before the police are involved.
However, if not, yes, you can tell the stores (wait until they're stealing something, then find an employee and point them out... but make sure the employee knows not to mention you). If you do this, though, you can't "encourage" them to steal something just to get them caught. That's entrapment.
If that won't work, you can also tell the police. Have those logs and screencaps handy.
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